HONDA CBR250R (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR250R, a sports motorcycle powered by a single-cylinder engine and, with a similar style to the VRF1200F model, with its Y-shaped headlight and prominent middle cowl.

The bike made its way into its third year of production with some cosmetic changes that included a new black exhaust cover and black wheels fitted on every available color scheme, such as Pearl White with Blue or Red, Red, Black, and on the new Repsol livery.

As for performance, the bike was powered by a 249cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that made it a sporty yet manageable machine for new riders and delivered an output power of 26 hp with maximum strength at 8,500 rpm and 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) of torque available at 6,750 rpm.

With a narrow design, the diamond-shaped twin-spar steel frame featured on the front end a 37 mm telescopic fork and a Pro-Link monoshock absorber on the rear that offered great handling and suspension performance.

As for braking performance, the bike packed a 296 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, which provided strong stopping power.

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) was an optional feature for all 2013 Honda CBR250R models, except for the Repsol edition that came with ABS as a standard option.